Saturday, November 10, 2018

Plastic microfibers found for first time in wild animals' stool, from S. A. fur seals

For the first time, plastic microfibers have been discovered in wild animals' stool, from South American fur seals. The findings were made by scientists who suggest examining scat from pinnipeds can be an efficient way to monitor environmental levels of microfibers and microplastics in the environment.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RKof4v

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